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Neuro-physio-surgery in the Netherlands since 1971
Acta Neurochirurgica
|January 1, 1982
Summary
Neuro-physio-surgery (NPS) offers relief for severe psychiatric and epileptic conditions when conventional therapies fail. A multidisciplinary team approach ensures careful patient selection for this brain surgery, minimizing risks and improving outcomes for "hopeless" cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Psychiatry
- Epileptology
Background:
- Since 1971, a Dutch working group has evaluated patients considered for neuro-physio-surgery (NPS).
- NPS involves brain surgery for psychiatric or epileptic patients.
- This approach is reserved for "hopeless" cases unresponsive to conventional treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of neuro-physio-surgery.
- To assess the role of multidisciplinary team discussions in patient selection for NPS.
- To determine the outcomes of NPS in severe psychiatric and epileptic patients.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 123 patients considered for NPS over approximately 8 years.
- Multidisciplinary team discussions involving various specialists.
- Neurosurgical intervention for selected patients.
Main Results:
- 48 out of 123 patients underwent neurosurgical intervention (36 psychiatric, 12 epileptic).
- The majority of treated patients experienced relief.
- Careful case selection by a specialist group was emphasized.
Conclusions:
- Neuro-physio-surgery can provide relief for patients with severe, intractable psychiatric and epileptic conditions.
- Multidisciplinary team evaluation is crucial for optimal patient selection and safety in NPS.
- NPS serves as an effective ultimate resort for carefully selected "hopeless" cases.
